WALES prospect Josh Adams is well-equipped to play at centre, according to Worcester Warriors head coach Carl Hogg.

The 22-year-old back has starred on the wing for Warriors this season with his impressive 11-try haul leading to his first senior international call-up.

But Adams has also showed his versatility having started six games at full-back, including in last Saturday’s 24-24 draw with Connacht.

And Hogg believes the uncapped Welshman has got the “rugby intellect” to move into midfield as his game continues to evolve.

“Once Josh matures and learns his trade he will be an outstanding back-three player,” Hogg said.

“But he has got the potential to play at 13 as well, so that’s a credit to him.

“He’s a genuine old fashioned rugby player that understands the game.

“He has got the pace and ability to beat people which makes him very effective in the back three.

“But he has also got the rugby intellect to be able to play at either 12 or 13.

“He is someone who has grown up around rugby and understands the game, so I don’t think it would be an issue for Josh to make that transition.

“But clearly the back-three is his position.”

Adams has been named in a 39-man squad for next month’s Six Nations which features backs Liam Williams, Leigh Halfpenny, George North, Steff Evans, Alex Cuthbert and Hallam Amos.

With so much competition in the back three Hogg said Adams’ ability to adapt to different positions strengthened his case.

But Hogg insisted he was wary of Adams becoming a “jack of all trades” and felt it was too soon to throw him into midfield.

“It would be unfair on Josh,” Hogg added.

“He is a young man who is needs to find his feet playing either on the wing or at full back.

“Sometimes players do get moved into different positions through necessity. Chris Pennell is a good enough player to play at 13 as he played there last weekend.

“But to give a young player the opportunity to grow he has got to have a level of consistency in one or two positions.

“If they become a jack of all trades I think it has a detrimental effect on them.

“He is a smart enough rugby player to be able to adapt his game and if you want to play international rugby you have got to be smart player. He’s definitely that.”